PRE-TREATMENT PREPARATION
12 HOURS PRIOR
No numbing cream to be applied to the treatment area
Hair must be shaved
Avoid applying moisturizer or deodorant products to the area
No cosmetic injectables to the area
3 DAYS PRIOR
Stop using cosmeceutical retinol and AHA/BHA
2 WEEKS PRIOR
Topical prescription retinol / whitening/ steroidal creams must be stopped two weeks prior
Must not have an active cold sore
No fake tan
No recent sun exposure and sunbeds
No waxing, laser, threading, tweezing, electrolysis or IPL in the area
2-4 WEEKS PRIOR (Laser Pigmentation only)
You must ensure to use the prescribed skin care regime of Balense products prescribed by your technician, to ensure your skin is prepared for treatment.
We cannot treat if you are:
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Taking medication that contains Isotretinoin. If you have taken Accutane, or any other acne drug, laser should be avoided for six months after use has ceased
We cannot treat over metal plates or pins in the treatment area